thorny path ahead
yet my resolve remains firm
when shadows stumble
wisdom chooses to follow us
each step is fearlessly bold
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one step at a time
we meander through life’s path
with unsteady steps
slippery stones delude us
cobwebs can’t trap the brawny
© Balroop Singh
Thanks to Colleen and Yvette for an inspiring prompt this week. Tread with Trepidation is the theme this week for writing syllabic poetry (any form).
My new poetry book is dedicated to such blogger buddies for inspiring me to learn and write syllabic poetry. If you like poetry, please click on the link to look inside
You handle trepidation so well, Balroop! Well done! 💖
Thank you so much, Colleen. 🥰
Such a lovely response to the prompt, Balroop. I love how you turned trepidation into steady courage with each line.
Thank you Kymber. Courage is a lovely asset. 😊
speaking directly to my heart here! ❤ thank you so much for saying what I so needed to hear
That’s so encouraging, Annette. Thank you so much.
Oh, yes, I squash down trepidation also with each step despite those slippery stones. I appreciated this poem so much. I think you wrote it for me. 🙂
I am so happy to hear that Pam. Yes, squashing trepidation down is a good choice. 😊
xo
beautiful! I love ❤❤ it!
Thank you Carol.
So inspiring Balroop !
I love this 😘
Thank you Maggie, I am delighted to hear that.
All we need a little faith 🙂 This is beautifully written.
Thank you.
positive vibes linger after reading you lines. Love them. Thanks.
Thank you Selma, I am glad positive vibes are reaching out.
An insightful poem Balroop. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you, Sadje.
You’re very welcome my friend
Beautiful prose with a strong message!
Thank you Jan.
Balroop you contrast real vulnerability with an unyielding, resilient determination to keep moving forward despite it all 🙌
Thanks for a perfect analysis, Ange. 🤗
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This describes trepidation but also how to handle it. Wisdom beautifully packed in the lines. Xxx
Thank you Smitha, for sharing your thoughts, much appreciated.
Wonderful poem Balroop 💓💓🙏🙏
Thank you Kamal.
This is beautifully written, Balroop.
Thank you Robbie.
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Always dear Balroop 💓
This is so encouraging. Beautifully written, Balroop.
Thank you Eugi.
You’re welcome, Balroop.
Beautiful verses Balroop 💜💜
Thank you Willow.
Awesome poem, Balroop! I love how determination overcomes trepidation (though cobwebs can definitely stop me…lol!). Thanks for participating this week!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thank you Yvette, I appreciate your lovely words of encouragement. 🤗
Balroop, your poem reminds me that courage means taking the next step, even when the path is hard and unsure.
~David
Sure. When we don’t have a choice, what else can we do? Thank you for sharing your thoughts, David.
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